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16th October 2016 | By nq_admin

Live: GB Heroes Olympics parade

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13th October 2016 | By nq_admin

‘For Valour’ Exhibition to honour the Manchester men awarded Victoria Cross on display at Central Library

The exhibition is being held as Manchester prepares for a ceremony in which Their Royal Highnesses the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will unveil commemorative...

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13th October 2016 | By nq_admin

Police release images after elderly man conned out of £10,000 in Moss Side in June

One of the men wanted for questioning The second man wanted by police for questioning The incident originally occurred on Wednesday the 15th June, between...

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13th October 2016 | By Thomas Walton

Machester United and Liverpool FC release joint statement warning fans against offensive behaviour

The two clubs have warned fans “If any supporters are found to be engaged in any form of offensive or discriminatory behaviour by stewards or...

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13th October 2016 | By nq_admin

Police appeal for information following death of man in Bolton earlier this year

Steven Percival, who was admitted to hospital on the 25th April 2016 with a brain injury, passed away on Tuesday the 5th July 2016. Steven, who...

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13th October 2016 | By nq_admin

Police continue their search for missing man last seen more than eight years ago

Jordan, who was 16-years-old when he was reported missing, will be turning 25 today. Officers have stressed that enquiries continue to be made, and that...

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13th October 2016 | By nq_admin

Greater Manchester Police praised for its excellent work done to tackle modern slavery

The Anti-Slavery Commissioner, Kevin Hyland OBE, yesterday released an anti-slavery report, highlighting the excellent work the Greater Manchester Police has been doing to tackle modern slavery. In...

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13th October 2016 | By nq_admin

Homelessness in Manchester

According to the Trussell Trust, the average number of people using food banks have increased in the last eight years from 25,000 in 2008 to...

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13th October 2016 | By nq_admin

Man in critical condition after Stockport collision

Police received a report of a collision between a Ford transit van and a pedestrian shortly after 1.10am this morning on Stockport Road West at...

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12th October 2016 | By nq_admin

Euro Stars fined £3,000 for selling discounted illicit tobacco

More than 4,000 illicit cigarettes and 800g of counterfeit tobacco were discovered at the Euro Stars convenience store located at 683 Hyde Road, Gorton, Manchester.  Mazory...

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12th October 2016 | By nq_admin

Police are appealing for witnesses after a serious collision in Rochdale

Emergency services attended and a 26-year-old man, who was riding the motorbike, suffered head injuries, a broken wrist and a broken knee. He was taken...

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12th October 2016 | By nq_admin

Greater Manchester Police clamp down on domestic abuse after over 700 arrested during four week operation

As part of a month of action, the GMP reinforced its fight against domestic abuse by raising awareness of  underreported crime, capturing criminals wanted for...

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12th October 2016 | By nq_admin

Police launch fresh appeal on anniversary of shooting in Salford

Shortly after 9.25pm on Monday 12 October 2015, Christian Hickey, 8, and his mum Jayne Hickey, 30, were shot on the doorstep of their home...

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12th October 2016 | By nq_admin

Police release CCTV footage of two people they wish to identify after man stabbed in the neck on a Metrolink tram, Beswick

At around 6.50am on Saturday 8 October 2016, the 36-year-old victim was travelling on the Ashton-bound tram near to Beswick when he intervened in an...

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12th October 2016 | By nq_admin

Police Appeal following fatal collision in Bolton

Shortly before 2am on Wednesday, 12 October 2016, police were called to a single vehicle collision at the junction of Winter Hey Lane and Chorley...

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11th October 2016 | By nq_admin

VIDEO: Fracking protestors oppose British Government’s decision to overturn Lancashire’s ban on fracking

Last week, Theresa May's Conservative Government decided to go against the decision laid out by Lancashire County Council to ban fracking in their borough. To...

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10th October 2016 | By nq_admin

Dashehra and Diwali Mela celebrations to light up Albert Square this weekend

The action-packed day will start at 2pm and will close with a bang at 9pm as fireworks and special effects light up Albert Square in...

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3rd October 2016 | By Jack Colwell

Tributes paid to MMU student, Ed Cooper, following tragic death

  Ed Cooper, an 18-year-old in his first year at Manchester Metropolitan University student, was found dead at Oxford Court university halls on Wednesday 28th September. Emergency...

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30th September 2016 | By nq_admin

Manchester Christmas lights switch-on date announced

This year’s event will take place on Friday, 4 November 2016 from 7.30pm Renowned as the biggest Christmas party in the UK, the event attracts thousands...

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30th September 2016 | By nq_admin

Times announced for Olympic and Paralympic parade in Manchester

The parade is to take place on Monday, 17 October, beginning outside the Museum of Science and Industry. The parade will then enter the Liverpool...